Lee Memorial Health System has a long tradition of excellence in the surgical treatment of vascular diseases, both blood vessel and lymphatic system conditions. These physicians specialize in endovascular procedures, venous disease and risk reduction management.

Vascular surgeons perform nearly all venal or arterial surgery, with the exception of procedures done to vessels within the brain and heart — these are typically performed by a neurosurgeon or cardiothoracic surgeon. Vascular surgeries are often "endovascular" procedures, which generally involve the placement of catheters or stents to maintain open arteries or veins.

Vascular surgery is also often used to:

treat abdominal aneurysms

treat blocked arteries in the neck or upper chest to help prevent a possible stroke